Manges Cabin

Manges Cabin is a two-story log structure with a steeply pitched roof that overhangs beyond the walls, built from logs and natural materials found nearby. The construction displays typical homestead architecture with thick wooden walls designed to withstand mountain weather.

James Manges built this homestead in 1911 at the junction where Taggart and Cottonwood Creeks meet, making it the first two-story building in the area. The structure later became part of several vacation ranches that adapted it for guest operations.

The cabin reflects how early settlers built their homes in this area and how such structures later served tourism operations. It shows the shift from family homesteads to commercial vacation ventures that relied on existing buildings.

The cabin is best reached by walking north along the Taggart Lake Loop Trail from the Cottonwood Creek picnic area parking lot. The site is easily accessible on foot with well-marked paths through open terrain.

The National Park Service uses the pastures surrounding the cabin for grazing horses and mules that support trail maintenance and ranger operations. These animals are a regular sight in the area and add to the working landscape character.

Location: Teton County

Inception: 1911

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.69842,-110.73388

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42